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Twin Cities electric vehicle car-share program finds success after false start

A General Motors recall forced the Evie electric car-share service to suspend operations last fall. But after a February relaunch, the program is finding momentum, its supporters say.

By Frank Jossi . 9 December 2022
Energy efficiency

Leaky air ducts can undermine heat-pump performance. Aeroseal has a fix

After decades of steady growth, a tech that seals air ducts from the inside out may be poised to take off, thanks to new heat-pump and efficiency incentives.

By Jeff St. John . 9 December 2022
Corporate procurement

Chart: These 10 US companies buy and build the most solar

Tech and retail giants are in a race to get solar to power their operations — but one is far ahead of the rest.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 9 December 2022
Solar

A 100MW solar farm in Texas will mount panels directly on the ground

Startup Erthos says its "earth-mount" approach can reduce utility-scale solar costs by up to 20% by eliminating steel racking.

By Eric Wesoff . 8 December 2022
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Jess Brooks, chief development officer at Sunwealth

Plus, climatetech career moves at FreeWire, Prologis, Form, FERC, Fermata and 7-Eleven.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 8 December 2022
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On Chicago’s South Side, a unique bioenergy project helps fuel community connections

A biodigester fueled by food waste in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood is the centerpiece of a larger development to grow healthy food and economic opportunities.

By Audrey Henderson . 8 December 2022
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Commentary: Federal climate law should prompt N.C. regulators to reconsider Duke carbon plan

The Commission should not commit North Carolina to new gas in a climate-challenged world that is putting its money on renewables and efficiency, writes guest commentator Steve Smith.

By Steve Steve Smith . 8 December 2022
Carbon capture

Carbon capture for New York high-rise apartments is a real thing now

As New York City works to reduce building-related carbon emissions, one 30-story apartment tower is proving you can trap and sequester carbon from gas boiler exhaust.

By Julian Spector . 8 December 2022
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In phasing out emissions, Duke Energy looks to lean on new natural gas plants

“You have a hammer, and everything looks like a nail.” Critics say Duke’s proposed path to net-zero leans too heavily on natural gas, an approach that ignores methane emissions and risks creating stranded assets.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 7 December 2022
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Eye on Utilities: Householder trial set to begin next month

Ohio’s former House speaker faces federal bribery and conspiracy charges. Plus other developments in the saga surrounding Ohio’s nuclear and coal bailout law.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 7 December 2022